Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP‘s expertise is based on the close cooperation of the litigation, compliance and US-based teams, where the practice advises international companies and corporations on so-called bet-the-company mandates in connection with investigations and regulatory matters; this offering includes clients' representation in civil and criminal proceedings. Core competencies include the assistance with allegations in connection with sanctions and export controls, cyber attacks, cum-ex, AML, crypto regulation and ESG matters. Practice head Benno Schwarz has longstanding experience in FCPA, anti-corruption as well as corporate and compliance issues in high-risk countries such as Russia; Finn Zeidler is renowned for his expertise in anti-money laundering and crypto matters, while Ferdinand Fromholzer focuses on D&O liability and Kai Gesing advises on issues pertaining to antitrust, technology and data protection. Katharina Humphrey, who made partner in January 2023, regularly assists with cross-border internal investigations pertaining to CMS, ESG and sanctions.
Work highlights
- Advising the supervisory board of Allianz SE in connection with the legal and regulatory proceedings in the USA in connection with the Structured Alpha Funds.